Bozeman Science
Testable Questions
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to ask questions in a mini-lesson on testable questions. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
Bozeman Science
Scientific and Technical Information
New ReviewIn this video Paul Andersen shows you how to INSERTPRACTICE in a mini-lesson on INSERTTITLEHERE. Two examples are included in the video and two additional examples are included in the linked thinking slides.
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: Science vs. Pseudoscience | Siska De Baerdemaeker
Pseudoscience is a set of theories, methods, and assumptions that appear scientific, but aren't. In the worst cases, pseudoscience practitioners encourage this confusion to exploit people. But even when it's well-intentioned,...
Crash Course
Scientific Revolution: Crash Course European History
There was a lot of bad stuff going on in Europe in the 17th century. We've seen wars, plagues, and unrest of all types. But, there is some good news. Huge advances were underway in the scientific community in Europe at this time. In this...
TED Talks
TED: What are the most important moral problems of our time? | Will MacAskill
Of all the problems facing humanity, which should we focus on solving first? In a compelling talk about how to make the world better, moral philosopher Will MacAskill provides a framework for answering this question based on the...
TED Talks
TED: What are animals thinking and feeling? | Carl Safina
What's going on inside the brains of animals? Can we know what, or if, they're thinking and feeling? Carl Safina thinks we can. using discoveries and anecdotes that span ecology, biology and behavioral science, he weaves together stories...
MinuteEarth
The Mystery of Asparagus Pee
FYI: We try to leave jargon out of our videos, but if you want to learn more about this topic, here are some handy keywords to get your googling started: Asparagus: a delicious, edible plant Odor: a smell, aroma Gas chromatography: a...
Amoeba Sisters
Casual and Scientific Use of "Theory" and "Law"
The word "theory" is used very differently in casual everyday life vs. in science. In science, the word "theory" means so much more! Learn about what a scientific theory is with The Amoeba Sisters and discover why a scientific theory...
Amoeba Sisters
Classification
Explores classification in biology as well as taxonomy hierarchy: domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species with The Amoeba Sisters! This video also discusses the importance of scientific names and why...
Amoeba Sisters
Dichotomous Keys: Identification Achievement Unlocked
Join the Amoeba Sisters in discovering how to use a dichotomous key to identify organisms. This video also touches on the importance of scientific names. Table of Contents: Intro 00:00 What is a Dichotomous Key? 0:29 Scientific Names vs....
SciShow
The Science of Why Bacon and Eggs Are the Perfect Match
Bacon and eggs aren’t a classic flavor combo for no reason, and the science behind why they taste so good together could help us make healthier foods more appealing to our palates.
SciShow
Alan Turing and The Imitation Game
The Imitation Game comes out tonight, but before its release, Hank got to talk with the film's director Morten Tyldum and screenwriter Graham Moore about bringing one of the world's most brilliant mathematicians to film.
Crash Course
Karl Popper, Science, & Pseudoscience: Crash Course Philosophy
The early 1900s was an amazing time for Western science, as Albert Einstein was developing his theories of relativity and psychology was born, as Sigmund Freud and psychoanalysis took over the scientific mainstream. Karl Popper observed...
TED Talks
TED: A king cobra bite -- and a scientific discovery | Gowri Shankar
A king cobra has enough venom to kill 10 people in a single bite. Recounting his near-death experience after being bitten by one of these majestic yet deadly snakes, conservationist and TED Fellow Gowri Shankar shares the epiphany he had...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: The infinite life of pi - Reynaldo Lopes
The ratio of a circle's circumference to its diameter is always the same: 3.14159 and on and on (literally!) forever. This irrational number, pi, has an infinite number of digits, so we'll never figure out its exact value no matter how...
TED-Ed
TED-Ed: History vs. Sigmund Freud - Todd Dufresne
Working in Vienna at the turn of the 20th century, he began his career as a neurologist before pioneering the discipline of psychoanalysis, and his influence towers above that of all other psychologists in the public eye. But was Sigmund...
SciShow
How to Make a Meteor Shower
Learn about how one Japanese startup wants to offer meteor showers on demand, and how this will affect our scientific study of the mesosphere.
Crash Course
Revolutions in Science and Tech: Crash Course European History
In the decades following World War II, life changed in many ways, and a fair number of those changes were for the better. Many of those improvements were driven by advances in science and technology, in fields like biology,...
Curated Video
How to Understand F-Stops on a Digital Camera
Howcast - Learn about F-stops from commercial photographer Dan Bracaglia in this digital photography lesson from Howcast.
Curated Video
How to Use Built-In Scientific Calculator on an iPhone
Howcast -Learn how to use the built-in scientific calculator on an iPhone in this Howcast video.
Curated Video
How Does USA Gymnastics Compare with Other Countries?
Learn how USA gymnastics compares with other countries in this Howcast video with Dulles Gymnastics Academy.
Brainwaves Video Anthology
Maria J. Stephan - Teachers Make a Difference
Maria Stephan shares that she’s had many influential teachers throughout her life. In sixth grade, Tom Smith inspired her curiosity and creativity with his warm presence and inventive teaching style. In high school, biology teacher...